Is it Pablo Honey.....?For me 1993 was kind of a dud year musically with one enormous exception — my second favo(u)rite record of all time was released in 1993. As at some point I want to nominate it on the album thread, and no one has touched upon it yet, I will leave it alone for now although some of you can probably guess. Still thinking through singles but The Breeders’ Cannonball was far and away the one I like most from 93.
An absolute classic that as is Black Sunday! Listened to that album a lot back in the day and Insane is one of those songs that everyone knows! Didn't realise it was so old though!!A one, a two, a one-two-three-four!
Insane in the Brain – Cypress Hill
Remember them doing this on The Word.An absolute classic that as is Black Sunday! Listened to that album a lot back in the day and Insane is one of those songs that everyone knows! Didn't realise it was so old though!!
Did you ever see their performance on Jools Holland later in summer '93? This song is exceptional. It's on YouTube if you haven't.I'd also single out Truganini, what a brilliant song!
I don't like The Jam but Wild Wood is an excellent album. It's almost like in those years since the 70s, Paul Weller' has grown up and shrugged off that mediocrity and posturing.There are at least a couple of tracks I'd like to nominate though, the first being La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh), by the Manic Street Preachers, probably my favourite song of theirs. The second is Wild Wood by Paul Weller, which I think was probably his best output since the Jam.
I appreciate the note, that's the best compliment I've had on song selection, thanks!1993 wasn't the best year musically IMO and most of my favourites from this year have already been selected by Moon Town in his excellent write-up. I'd also single out Truganini, what a brilliant song!
Just give an initial listen to both songs, they both will be making my later write-up, great selections.There are at least a couple of tracks I'd like to nominate though, the first being La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh), by the Manic Street Preachers, probably my favourite song of theirs. The second is Wild Wood by Paul Weller, which I think was probably his best output since the Jam.
Argh, only reason for no Beck from me is I had Loser down as 94 (I'm doing the write-up) as that’s when Mellow Gold came out and when the single peaked, but you’re right that its original release was 93. EVERY critic who votes on such things has it as a 94 song. The “year” convention really is frustrating.Blimey, just noticed that 1993 only has All Apologies from In Utero! Surely the playlist needs some more from that iconic album?
Nirvana - Heartshaped Box
Nirvana - Scentless Apprentice
Also, no Beck? The breakout single was absolutely incredible to hear when it first came out, nothing sounded like it.
Beck - Loser
Yeah, when I researched my original songs each year, I always check the first release as the singles sometimes win, and in this case it did, to avoid potential prior year poachings. ;-)Argh, only reason for no Beck from me is I had Loser down as 94 (I'm doing the write-up) as that’s when Mellow Gold came out and when the single peaked, but you’re right that its original release was 93. EVERY critic who votes on such things has it as a 94 song. The “year” convention really is frustrating.
I thought I’d done that by making sure to check the albums but this stupid single was out almost a YEAR before Mellow Gold.Yeah, when I researched my original songs each year, I always check the first release as the singles sometimes win, and in this case it did, to avoid potential prior year poachings. ;-)
Main list of best songs I look at has “Loser” as best song of 1993.Argh, only reason for no Beck from me is I had Loser down as 94 (I'm doing the write-up) as that’s when Mellow Gold came out and when the single peaked, but you’re right that its original release was 93. EVERY critic who votes on such things has it as a 94 song. The “year” convention really is frustrating.
Pazz and Jop poll is 298 critics and Loser won 1994 single of the year in a landslide.Main list of best songs I look at has “Loser” as best song of 1993.
Not in top 50 on nme list.Main list of best songs I look at has “Loser” as best song of 1993.